Matz, Conforto lead Mets over Brewers

Steven Matz delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Brewers on Friday.

Steven Matz delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Brewers on Friday.

Photo: Frank Franklin II — The Associated Press

Photo: Frank Franklin II — The Associated Press

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Steven Matz delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Brewers on Friday.

Steven Matz delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Brewers on Friday.

Photo: Frank Franklin II — The Associated Press

Matz, Conforto lead Mets over Brewers

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NEW YORK >> Steven Matz pitched seven sharp innings to win his sixth consecutive start, Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Friday night.

After skipping a turn in the rotation last weekend because of a sore elbow, Matz (6-1) picked up right where he left off in his previous outing May 9 at Dodger Stadium. The rookie left-hander appeared pain-free, holding the Brewers to three hits while improving to 10-1 over 13 regular-season starts in the majors.

Matz struck out eight and walked none as the Mets won for the second time in eight games.

The only real hiccup for Matz came when Chris Carter connected for his 13th home run of the season, a two-run shot to center field on a 2-2 pitch in the first inning. After that, Matz retired 15 straight batters before Hernan Perez singled with two outs in the sixth.

Perez was promptly caught stealing by catcher Rene Rivera, a call that was overturned upon replay review.

Milwaukee never managed another baserunner — in fact, the Brewers did not strand anyone all night. Addison Reed tossed a perfect eighth and Jeurys Familia closed flawlessly for his 14th save in as many chances this season.

With the Mets trailing 2-1, Asdrubal Cabrera singled to start the sixth and Conforto went opposite field to left against Wily Peralta (2-5) for his seventh home run. The ball cleared the shortened fence at Citi Field, near the 358-foot sign.

Peralta gave Milwaukee an encouraging outing after struggling early on this year. He yielded six hits in 5 2/3 innings, striking out six and walking two.

Rivera drove in New York’s first run with a groundout in the second after Neil Walker drew a leadoff walk and went to third on Lucas Duda’s single.

Ring day

Brewers outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis and reliever Carlos Torres, role players who helped the Mets reach the World Series last season, received their 2015 NL championship rings from New York manager Terry Collins and assistant GM John Ricco outside the Milwaukee clubhouse. Ricco brought over gift bags, and Collins thanked both players for their contributions. “We miss you, and congratulations on your success,” he told Nieuwenhuis.